Elizabeth Lee “Libby” Metz, age 85 of Mannington, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at WVU Fairmont Hospital. She was born October 17, 1939 in Mannington, a daughter of the late Lee A. Wildman and Ruby Evelyn Glasscock Wildman. She is survived by her five children, Cheri (Mike) Hays of Mannington, Tonya (Larry) Lodge of Mannington, Bo (Amy) Metz of Morgantown, Joni (John) Latocha of Mannington, and Jami (Dan) Trowbridge of Mannington, step-son Roger Glover of Mannington, 13 grandchildren, Dusty (Rachel) Hays, Daran (Stacy) Hays, Derek Lodge, Justin (Cecilia) Lodge, Aubrey Metz, Claire Metz, Deacon Metz, Chelsi (Brooks) Russell, Abby Latocha, Quint Latocha, Taylor Garrison, Luke Trowbridge and Carly Trowbridge, step-grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) Glover and their daughter Delaney of NC, Shannon Glover and companion Joseph Debar and children Natalie and Braxton, Christy (Mitchell) Richardson and children Reese and Evan of Fairmont, Garrett Glover and friend Tim Ray of Fairmont, Andrew Glover and son Alex of Mannington, and 8 great-grandchildren, Brady, Amelia, Landree, Lauren, Grant, Beau, Waylon and Marshall. Libby is also survived by several nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. In addition to her parents, Libby was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Metz who died January 18, 1999, her sister Joan Rinehart, her brother Richard Wildman, her brother Benny Lee Wildman who died in infancy, her second husband Richard “Ipp” Glover, and step-son Rich Glover. Libby graduated from Mannington High School Class of 1957. She was a homemaker who loved her family and loved the Lord! She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mannington where she was in charge of the church sign at church for many years and thoroughly enjoyed it! She was also a seamstress, played the guitar, loved writing poetry and good music, and eating good food! The family would like to express their thanks to WVU Medicine at Fairmont Hospital as well as Home Health employees, and Libby’s special friend and neighbor Cathy Glover who helped look after her. Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 2-8:00pm. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am with Pastor Jason Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
What an absolute joy it was to know Libby the little I did. Even on her worst days she was always able to put a smile on everyones face. I loved getting to have her as a patient. Wonderful people like her make it all worth it. May she rest easy and may you all find comfort in the loving memories you will keep.
There aren’t enough kind words to describe Libby. Her stories would have me in tears. She gave the best back rubs and it was always fun playing cards with her. I know her and Pap have made lasting impressions with the people they encountered from their favorites shops, restaurants and their route around town either in the golf cart or the vehicle.
I remember when our Dad passed she told me we should be jealous of him because the good Lord called him home and we had to stay here on earth.
She was a woman of good faith. She said she was tired and ready to be an angel, so the good Lord called her home.
We were blessed to call her our grandma for as long as we did.
I’m so sorry for your loss. But we know we will see her again with open arms. If you ever need to talk just call us. Love you Tonya.
Tina and Michael Delaney